The CountrySheep milk industry poised to ramp upThe sheep milk industry has the potential to be a successful income earner for farmers.06 Nov 09:15 PM
The CountrySouthland Young Farmers display skillsSeven southern Young Farmers competed in the Southland district contest and skills day.31 Oct 02:42 AM
The Country101-year-old says age no barrier to farmingNot too many centenarian resthome residents are managing businesses from their bedrooms.28 Oct 06:25 PM
The CountryWatch: Shepherd developing her artistic streakHead shepherd Lauren Chittock loves working with her dogs and is also a talented painter.25 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountrySouthern Dairy Hub dealing with S. aureus outbreakHub business manager says dealing with Staphylococcus aureus outbreak has been challenging16 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryFarming and tourism help the South flourishOtago and Southland has been punching above their weights in several economic sectors.01 Oct 03:15 AM
The CountryKale v fodder beet focus of dairy hub's next field dayResearch results will be revealed at Southern dairy hub's next field day at Makarewa.25 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryNew Alliance venison plant opens in SouthlandOnce operating at peak capacity, the plant near Invercargill will employ 60 people.23 Sep 10:23 PM
The CountryFarmers warned: Polar blast on the wayFarmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.19 Sep 11:38 PM
The CountrySouthland oat-based products to go globalVenture Southland developing products for the global health food and wellness sector.19 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountrySouthland ag parts business closes after 40 yearsThe last five years had been a struggle for Thornbury Enterprises.19 Sep 04:15 AM
The CountryCorporate farms blamed for pollutionAngler and farmer "frustrated" by an increase of effluent leaks in Southland streams.12 Sep 08:01 PM
The CountryBody of missing Southland boatie foundJamie Boniface, 28, went missing after his dinghy overturned in the Riverton Estuary.12 Sep 05:14 AM
The CountryHT swedes 'no problem' to farmerHis neighbour had fed hoggets with the HT swedes and also had no problems.11 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryPolice downgrade search for Riverton fishermanFisherman went missing after the boat he was in capsized in Riverton.11 Sep 09:18 AM
The CountryUnknown 'rogue dog' killing sheep on Southland farmsMore than 25 hoggets and ewes killed on two Otama farms over the past three months.04 Sep 10:42 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis hampering free mealFear of spreading cattle disease hampers weekly free meals for migrant workers.04 Sep 09:52 PM
The CountryCat ban proposed for Southland villageEnvironment Southland is seeking a ban on all new domestic cats.27 Aug 10:55 PM
The CountryColin Meads tip-off alerted velvet boss, court hears"Sir Colin Meads had received a couple of phone calls from people unknown."20 Aug 03:30 AM
The Country'White gold' back on the menu in South OtagoThe official season for whitebait opened yesterday15 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountrySouthern Indoor Charity Dog Trial champions establishedBarry Hobbs, of Herbert, is the winner of the 2018 Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial.15 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryThree Rivers Catchment group catch-up in SouthlandSeventeen catchment groups are now established in Southland.08 Aug 12:30 AM
The CountryBale-wrap recycling option no longer availableFarmers are being urged to consider alternative options for bale-wrap disposal.31 Jul 11:48 PM
The CountryTrees planted for Defence personnelNorthlanders help plant trees for Defence personnel in Dunedin23 Jul 04:03 AM
The CountryPeople key to building a thriving Southland economyEconomist Cameron Bagrie says a lack of labour could stifle Southland's potential.22 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryApply for development cash, Southland toldTime to apply for funding, says Development Minister Shane Jones. The money is waiting.18 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryCommunity Outreach staff sought for velvetleaf schemeStaff are needed for a Community Outreach programme to manage velvetleaf.18 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryWhere is the most remote spot in NZ?The furthest point from civilisation in NZ is 30km from the nearest building.17 Jul 12:33 AM
The CountryNew Southland slink plant to process dead lambs and cowsSlink skin operation restart means about 50 seasonal jobs expected to return to Mataura.16 Jul 09:05 PM
The CountryRed Meat Profit Partnership shares knowledge with farmersA Dunback couple joined an Otago-based Red Meat Profit Partnership to share knowledge.16 Jul 04:30 AM
The CountrySouthland farmer Brooke Flett country girl at heartSouthland woman Brooke Flett has a passion for farming cows.16 Jul 01:10 AM
The CountryProvincial visa idea well receivedMinister Stuart Nash says provincial visa could combat skill shortages in the regions.10 Jul 11:15 PM
The CountryA strong bull-selling season in Southland and OtagoPrices are up and bull breeders are happy following a successful selling season.03 Jul 11:30 PM
